BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Victoria Conservatory of Music - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Victoria Conservatory of Music X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://vcm.bc.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Victoria Conservatory of Music REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Vancouver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240328T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240328T133000 DTSTAMP:20260612T131117 CREATED:20231122T235605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231123T200729Z UID:10001795-1711629000-1711632600@vcm.bc.ca SUMMARY:Postsecondary Thursday Lunch Concert DESCRIPTION:Come join us as the Postsecondary students share their musical works-in progress! \n\nRanging from Bach to Zepplin and beyond\, these free concerts bring together fellow students and the public\, to share in the joy of music. \nPlease note the entrance to Alix Goolden Performance Hall is at 900 Johnson Street. Free admission. URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/postsecondary-thursday-lunch-concert-2024-03-28/ LOCATION:Alix Goolden Performance Hall\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8V 3N4 CATEGORIES:Faculty and Student Performances END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240327T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240327T200000 DTSTAMP:20260612T131117 CREATED:20240215T174930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T193713Z UID:10001816-1711566000-1711569600@vcm.bc.ca SUMMARY:Postsecondary Info Night DESCRIPTION:The event is hosted on Wednesday\, March 27 at 7pm. Victoria\, Room 224 (entrance at 900 Johnson Street). This event is also hosted online via Zoom. \nZoom Link: https://vcm-bc-ca.zoom.us/j/84646933409 \n\n\nThe Victoria Conservatory of Music Postsecondary Department hosts its annual Info Night for students and parents interested in learning more about Postsecondary Programs including: \n\nAccredited by Camosun College. For nearly 45 years\, the Victoria Conservatory of Music has proudly represented Camosun College as its Music Department. \n\n\nDiploma in Music Performance – 2 years \n\nCertificate in Music Technologies – 12-18 months (online) \n\nCertificate in Music Creativity and Performance Foundations – 8 months \n\n\nAccredited by the BC Private Institute Training Branch of the BC Ministry of Advanced Education \n\n\nCertificate in Advanced Music Studies (AIMS) – 1 year\, part time study in one of four pillars: Performance\, Teaching\, Recording & Production\, and Business. \n\n\n\n \n\nThe Postsecondary Department Info Night offers an opportunity to meet and hear from current performing students and working alumni from both Classical and Contemporary disciplines. The evening also includes an overview of programs from David Visentin (Director of Postsecondary Studies) and Dr. Alexander Richards (Assistant Program Coordinator)\, as well as a review of admission requirements\, application procedures\, and information on dual credit classes through the South Island Partnership (SIP). \n\nQuestions are welcome at any time in the presentation and registration is not required. \n\n\nCan’t make it to Info Night?\nCheck out our website to learn more about our programs and why to choose the Victoria Conservatory of Music! \n\nWe’d love to hear from you! \n\nWe’re more than happy to connect with you one-on-one. Call 250-386-5311 or email David Visentin or Dr. Alexander Richards at postsecondary@vcm.bc.ca to arrange a time. URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/postsecondary-info-night-2024-03-27/ LOCATION:Victoria Conservatory of Music\, 900 Johnson St\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8V 3N4\, CA CATEGORIES:VCM Concerts and Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vcm.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/PS-Info-Night.jpg GEO:48.426685;-123.358521 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Victoria Conservatory of Music 900 Johnson St Victoria British Columbia V8V 3N4 CA;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=900 Johnson St:geo:-123.358521,48.426685 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240323T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240323T160000 DTSTAMP:20260612T131117 CREATED:20240306T215613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T215613Z UID:10002703-1711204200-1711209600@vcm.bc.ca SUMMARY:Piano Honours Concert DESCRIPTION:Entry for this concert will be at the Victoria Conservatory of Music – 900 Johnson Street. \nAdmission by donation. Funds raised support the Piano Maintenance Fund. \n\nVenue Accessibility\nThe 900 Johnson Street entrance is at ground-level and wheelchair accessible. There is an elevator located on the first floor: as you enter the building go down the ramp to your right and the elevator is on the left at the bottom. Priority seating can be provided at concerts if you have accessibility issues; please contact the Venues Department . Wheelchair accessible restrooms are located on the main floor\, beside the lobby in the Reception and Registration area. URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/piano-honours-concert-03-23-2024/ LOCATION:Alix Goolden Performance Hall\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8V 3N4 CATEGORIES:Faculty and Student Performances ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vcm.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/placeholder_04_1200x675.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240316T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240316T160000 DTSTAMP:20260612T131117 CREATED:20240306T215415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T215715Z UID:10002702-1710599400-1710604800@vcm.bc.ca SUMMARY:Piano Honours Concert DESCRIPTION:Entry for this concert will be at the Victoria Conservatory of Music – 900 Johnson Street. \nAdmission by donation. Funds raised support the Piano Maintenance Fund. \n\nVenue Accessibility\nThe 900 Johnson Street entrance is at ground-level and wheelchair accessible. There is an elevator located on the first floor: as you enter the building go down the ramp to your right and the elevator is on the left at the bottom. Priority seating can be provided at concerts if you have accessibility issues; please contact the Venues Department . Wheelchair accessible restrooms are located on the main floor\, beside the lobby in the Reception and Registration area. URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/piano-honours-concert-03-16-2024/ LOCATION:Alix Goolden Performance Hall\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8V 3N4 CATEGORIES:Faculty and Student Performances ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vcm.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/placeholder_04_1200x675.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240314T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240314T133000 DTSTAMP:20260612T131117 CREATED:20231122T235452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231122T235452Z UID:10001794-1710419400-1710423000@vcm.bc.ca SUMMARY:Postsecondary Thursday Lunch Concert DESCRIPTION:Come join us as the Postsecondary students share their musical works-in progress! \n\nRanging from Bach to Zepplin and beyond\, these free concerts bring together fellow students and the public\, to share in the joy of music. \nPlease note the entrance to Wood Hall is at 900 Johnson Street. Free admission. URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/postsecondary-thursday-lunch-concert-2024-03-14/ LOCATION:Robin & Winifred Wood Hall\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8V 3N4\, Canada CATEGORIES:Faculty and Student Performances GEO:48.427185;-123.358299 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Robin & Winifred Wood Hall 900 Johnson Street Victoria British Columbia V8V 3N4 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=900 Johnson Street:geo:-123.358299,48.427185 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240313T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240313T203000 DTSTAMP:20260612T131117 CREATED:20230914T211024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T211024Z UID:10001761-1710356400-1710361800@vcm.bc.ca SUMMARY:Winds & Brass Department Collage Concert DESCRIPTION:Join us for solo and chamber music performances by students (and sometimes faculty!) from the Winds & Brass Department. Please note: Entrance to this event in Alix Goolden Performance Hall is at 900 Johnson Street. Admission is by donation. \n\nOur Winds & Brass Department Collage Concerts happen three times each year and feature performances of solo instrumental music and chamber works. Our next concert is June 5\, 2024. URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/winds-brass-department-collage-concert-2024-03-13/ LOCATION:Alix Goolden Performance Hall\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8V 3N4 CATEGORIES:Faculty and Student Performances ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vcm.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Winds-and-Brass-Concerts_1200x675.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240306T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240306T203000 DTSTAMP:20260612T131117 CREATED:20240201T171425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240201T185441Z UID:10001815-1709744400-1709757000@vcm.bc.ca SUMMARY:Italian Song Competition DESCRIPTION:The Classical Voice Department offers six annual Song Competitions for current students of the Victoria Conservatory of Music to perform\, compete\, and receive feedback from renowned and respected adjudicators. \n\nFirst and Second Prizes as well as Honourable Mentions are available to be awarded for each competition. Spirit of Song awards may also be given at the discretion of the adjudicators. \n\n\n\nItalian Song Competition\n\nPlease note: Entrance to this event in Alix Goolden Performance Hall is at 900 Johnson Street. Admission by Donation. \n\nAbout the Italian Song Competition\n\nThe Classical Voice Department provides this opportunity for students of all ages and abilities to perform one or two Italian Art Songs in a competition setting. Juniors may sing an Italian Folk Song\, Intermediates & Seniors may sing a Neapolitan Song. Baroque & pre-Baroque Italian Arias are acceptable in any division. \n\nStudent participants perform in Alix Goolden Performance Hall and receive feedback from adjudicators. \n\nItalian Song Competition Programme\n\nJunior & Intermediate 5:00pm \n\nSenior 6:00pm URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/italian-song-competition-2024/ LOCATION:Alix Goolden Performance Hall\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8V 3N4 CATEGORIES:Faculty and Student Performances ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vcm.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Italian-Song-Competition-1200x675px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240302T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240302T213000 DTSTAMP:20260612T131117 CREATED:20231213T195018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T212719Z UID:10001806-1709407800-1709415000@vcm.bc.ca SUMMARY:Pacific Baroque Festival 2024 - Concert #5 DESCRIPTION:Entrance to the Alix Goolden Performance Hall is at 900 Johnson Street. The Balcony is closed for this event. \n\n\n\nSongs of Love and War\n\nMarc Destrubé\, violin and artistic director\nKathryn Wiebe\, violin\nNatalie Mackie\, viola da gamba\nMarco Vitale\, harpsichord and organ \n\n​​This concert will feature selections from Claudio Monteverdi’s eighth book of “madrigals” (‘Madrigali guerrieri\, et amorosi’)\, published in Venice in 1638 when he was seventy-one years old. They represent a significant evolution in musical style\, in which Monteverdi sought to express a new emotion in music. Earlier composers had only conveyed two of man’s three major passions\, the soft and the moderate; a third passion\, agitation (‘stile concitato’)\, was missing in his view. For this program\, the festival instrumental ensemble will be joined by a select group of emerging young singers\, specialized in this beautifully expressive music. \n\n\n\n \n\nConcert #1: Le Nuove Musiche 1: Naples and Rome – Frescobaldi to Scarlatti | February 27\, 7:30pm\, St. Barnabas Church *Not included in the Festival Pass \n\nConcert #2: Le Nuove Musiche 2: Venice and Milan – Monteverdi to Verdi | February 28\, 7:30pm\, Christ Church Cathedral \n\nConcert #3: Stile Moderno | February 29\, 11:00am\, Alix Goolden Performance Hall \n\nConcert #4: Sonate Concertate | March 1\, 7:30pm\, Alix Goolden Performance Hall \n\nChoral Evensong: Music Divine | March 3\, 4:00pm\, Christ Church Cathedral | Free Admission  URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/pacific-baroque-festival-2024-concert-5/ LOCATION:Alix Goolden Performance Hall\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8V 3N4 CATEGORIES:VCM Concerts and Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vcm.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Pacific-Baroque-Festival-2023_1200x675.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240301T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240301T213000 DTSTAMP:20260612T131117 CREATED:20231213T194146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T212637Z UID:10001805-1709321400-1709328600@vcm.bc.ca SUMMARY:Pacific Baroque Festival 2024 - Concert #4 DESCRIPTION:Entrance to the Alix Goolden Performance Hall is at 900 Johnson Street. The Balcony is closed for this event. \n\n\n\nSonate Concertate\n\nMarc Destrubé\, violin and artistic director\nKathryn Wiebe\, violin\nNatalie Mackie\, viola da gamba\nMarco Vitale\, harpsichord and organ \n\n​​The flourishing of instrumental music in 17th century northern Italy gave composers free reign to explore a conversational (‘concertate’) style of composition\, exploring the varied colours and interplay between string and wind instruments. The sackbut (early trombone) came into its own at this time\, most notably in the works of composers associated with St. Mark’s Cathedral in Venice such as Gabrieli and Castello\, who exploited its mellow timbre. At the same time the harp gained popularity as an accompanying bass instrument. We are thrilled to include two sackbuts and harp in the festival ensemble for this program. \n\n\n\n \n\nConcert #1: Le Nuove Musiche 1: Naples and Rome – Frescobaldi to Scarlatti | February 27\, 7:30pm\, St. Barnabas Church *Not included in the Festival Pass \n\nConcert #2: Le Nuove Musiche 2: Venice and Milan – Monteverdi to Verdi | February 28\, 7:30pm\, Christ Church Cathedral \n\nConcert #3: Stile Moderno | February 29\, 11:00am\, Alix Goolden Performance Hall \n\nConcert #5: Songs of Love and War | March 2\, 7:30pm\, Alix Goolden Performance Hall \n\nChoral Evensong: Music Divine | March 3\, 4:00pm\, Christ Church Cathedral | Free Admission  URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/pacific-baroque-festival-2024-concert-4/ LOCATION:Alix Goolden Performance Hall\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8V 3N4 CATEGORIES:VCM Concerts and Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vcm.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Pacific-Baroque-Festival-2023_1200x675.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240229T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240229T133000 DTSTAMP:20260612T131117 CREATED:20231122T235235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231122T235235Z UID:10001793-1709209800-1709213400@vcm.bc.ca SUMMARY:Postsecondary Thursday Lunch Concert DESCRIPTION:Come join us as the Postsecondary students share their musical works-in progress! \n\nRanging from Bach to Zepplin and beyond\, these free concerts bring together fellow students and the public\, to share in the joy of music. \nPlease note the entrance to Wood Hall is at 900 Johnson Street. Free admission. URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/postsecondary-thursday-lunch-concert-2024-02-29/ LOCATION:Robin & Winifred Wood Hall\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8V 3N4\, Canada CATEGORIES:Faculty and Student Performances GEO:48.427185;-123.358299 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Robin & Winifred Wood Hall 900 Johnson Street Victoria British Columbia V8V 3N4 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=900 Johnson Street:geo:-123.358299,48.427185 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240229T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240229T130000 DTSTAMP:20260612T131117 CREATED:20231213T192514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T212534Z UID:10001804-1709204400-1709211600@vcm.bc.ca SUMMARY:Pacific Baroque Festival 2024 - Concert #3 DESCRIPTION:Entrance to the Alix Goolden Performance Hall is at 900 Johnson Street. The Balcony is closed for this event. \n\n\n\nStile Moderno\n\nMarc Destrubé\, violin and artistic director\nNatalie Mackie\, viola da gamba\nMarco Vitale\, harpsichord and organ \n\n​The 17th century ushered in a new ‘modern’ musical style in Italy\, where individual instruments reflected a new vocal style which emphasized simplicity and directness of expression\, as exemplified in the music of composers such as Frescobaldi and Cima. Marco Vitale makes a return visit to Victoria to join his La Modestine friends Natalie Mackie and Marc Destrubé for an intimate program of early Italian music for violin\, viola da gamba and harpsichord./p>\n\n\n\n \n\nConcert #1: Le Nuove Musiche 1: Naples and Rome – Frescobaldi to Scarlatti | February 27\, 7:30pm\, St. Barnabas Church *Not included in the Festival Pass \n\nConcert #2: Le Nuove Musiche 2: Venice and Milan – Monteverdi to Verdi | February 28\, 7:30pm\, Christ Church Cathedral \n\nConcert #4: Sonate Concertate | March 1\, 7:30pm\, Alix Goolden Performance Hall \n\nConcert #5: Songs of Love and War | March 2\, 7:30pm\, Alix Goolden Performance Hall \n\nChoral Evensong: Music Divine | March 3\, 4:00pm\, Christ Church Cathedral | Free Admission  URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/pacific-baroque-festival-2024-concert-3/ LOCATION:Alix Goolden Performance Hall\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8V 3N4 CATEGORIES:VCM Concerts and Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vcm.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Pacific-Baroque-Festival-2023_1200x675.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240228T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240228T210000 DTSTAMP:20260612T131117 CREATED:20231213T190639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T212412Z UID:10001803-1709148600-1709154000@vcm.bc.ca SUMMARY:Pacific Baroque Festival 2024 - Concert #2 DESCRIPTION:This concert is located at Christ Church Cathedral\, 930 Burdett Avenue \n\n\n\n Le Nuove Musiche 2: Venice and Milan – Monteverdi to Verdi\n\nEdoardo Bellotti\, organ \n\nThe 17th century heralded a growing repertoire for keyboard and organ works\, as new instruments were built and composers innovated new styles and genres. Northern Italy became the epicentre of a new Italian Style\, as musical forms like the sonata\, overture\, and concerto were invented\, refined and went on to dominate Western music. Edoardo Bellotti plays music by Andrea Gabrieli\, Claudio Monteverdi\, Francesco Cavelli\, Tomaso Albinoni\, Giovanni Platti\, Antonio Vivaldi\, Pasquale Ricci and Giuseppi Verdi on the renowned Helmutt Wolff organ at Christ Church Cathedral\, in a concert centred on this most highly musically influential region. \n\n\n\n \n\nConcert #1: Le Nuove Musiche 1: Naples and Rome – Frescobaldi to Scarlatti | February 27\, 7:30pm\, St. Barnabas Church *Not included in the Festival Pass \n\nConcert #3: Stile Moderno | February 29\, 11:00am\, Alix Goolden Performance Hall \n\nConcert #4: Sonate Concertate | March 1\, 7:30pm\, Alix Goolden Performance Hall \n\nConcert #5: Songs of Love and War | March 2\, 7:30pm\, Alix Goolden Performance Hall \n\nChoral Evensong: Music Divine | March 3\, 4:00pm\, Christ Church Cathedral | Free Admission  URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/pacific-baroque-festival-2024-concert-2/ LOCATION:Christ Church Cathedral\, 930 Burdett Ave\,\, Victoria\,\, BC\, V8V 3G8 CATEGORIES:VCM Concerts and Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vcm.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Pacific-Baroque-Festival-2023_1200x675.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240227T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240227T210000 DTSTAMP:20260612T131117 CREATED:20231213T183301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T212148Z UID:10001802-1709062200-1709067600@vcm.bc.ca SUMMARY:Pacific Baroque Festival 2024 - Concert #1 DESCRIPTION:This concert is located at St. Barnabas Church\, 1525 Begbie Street \n\n\n\nLe Nuove Musiche 1: Naples and Rome – Frescobaldi to Scarlatti\n\nEdoardo Belotti\, organ\, harpsichord \n\n​Not all needs to be grand to be special. This new feature concert brings our audience to the intimate space of St Barnabas church\, where Edoardo Belotti will masterfully showcase the full extent of the subtleties available on the one-manual organ built by Joseph Brombaugh. In a concert highlighting music from the Southern Italian schools of Naples and Rome\, be dazzled by the works of Girolamo Frescobaldi\, Bernado Storace\, Giovanni Salvatore\, Bernado Pasquini\, and Alessandro Scarlatti. \n\n\n\nThis concert is not included in the Festival Pass and tickets must be purchased separately. \n\n \n\nConcert #2: Le Nuove Musiche 2: Venice and Milan – Monteverdi to Verdi | February 28\, 7:30pm\, Christ Church Cathedral \n\nConcert #3: Stile Moderno | February 29\, 11:00am\, Alix Goolden Performance Hall \n\nConcert #4: Sonate Concertate | March 1\, 7:30pm\, Alix Goolden Performance Hall \n\nConcert #5: Songs of Love and War | March 2\, 7:30pm\, Alix Goolden Performance Hall \n\nChoral Evensong: Music Divine | March 3\, 4:00pm\, Christ Church Cathedral | Free Admission.  URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/pacific-baroque-festival-2024-concert-1/ LOCATION:St. Barnabas Church\, 1525 Begbie Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8R 1K9\, Canada CATEGORIES:VCM Concerts and Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vcm.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Pacific-Baroque-Festival-2023_1200x675.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240224T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240224T213000 DTSTAMP:20260612T131117 CREATED:20240108T170101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T194234Z UID:10001798-1708803000-1708810200@vcm.bc.ca SUMMARY:Spark to Flame Student Showcase (sold out) DESCRIPTION:This event is now sold out. \n\n\nThe annual Spark to Flame program is presented through the Ann & George Nation Conservatory School of Classical Music and supports the development of young emerging professional artists. \n\nOpen to all students of the Victoria Conservatory of Music\, soloists are selected through audition\, and then offered the opportunity to be mentored by various Conservatory faculty over the weeks leading up to the concert\, including rehearsals with orchestra. \n\nThe concert is a magical evening\, and this year’s performance on Saturday February 24\, 2024\, will feature seven very talented student soloists chosen this year to be accompanied by fellow student peers who are joined by faculty artists and other professional musicians. \n\n\nSupported by the Henwood Family Fund and BC Gaming.\n\n\n\nVenue Accessibility\nThe 900 Johnson Street entrance is at ground-level and wheelchair accessible. There is an elevator located on the first floor: as you enter the building go down the ramp to your right and the elevator is on the left at the bottom. Priority seating can be provided at concerts if you have accessibility issues; please contact the Venues Department . Wheelchair accessible restrooms are located on the main floor\, beside the lobby in the Reception and Registration area. \n\n\n\n\nCongratulations to the following students who have been selected through audition to perform at this special event: \n\nSimon Eskildsen\, piano\nSimon Eskildsen is 19 years old and studies piano under Robert Holliston at the Victoria Conservatory of Music. He also performs regularly in the community\, with frequent concerts in retirement homes and various other events such as Conservatory board meetings. He also participated in the Greater Victoria Performing Arts Festival\, in which he won the Open French award in 2023. Outside of piano\, Simon studies the violin with Simon Macdonald. \n\nTyler Evans-Knott\, flute\nOriginally from Curve Lake First Nation in Ontario\, Anishinaabe flutist Tyler Evans-Knott is currently pursuing a Diploma in Flute Performance through Camosun College and the Victoria Conservatory of Music\, studying with Emily Nagelbach and also participating in the Collegium Young Artists program. A recipient of several awards and scholarships\, Tyler has performed regularly as a soloist and in ensembles such as the Peterborough Symphony Orchestra\, Kawartha Youth Orchestra\, Peterborough Concert Band\, Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra\, and in joint concerts with the Toronto Symphony and Vancouver Symphony. In April 2022\, he performed in “The Path Forward” with the Vancouver Symphony and the VSO Indigenous Arts Council\, playing in the orchestra and also performing the solo flute work Homeland by Allison Loggins-Hull. Recently\, Tyler has begun his career as a freelance orchestral musician\, performing works by Schumann\, Schafer\, and Schubert with the Victoria Symphony in January 2024. Tyler looks forward to performing the second movement of Michael Daugherty’s Trail of Tears Concerto\, entitled “incantation\,” which reflects upon the passing of loved ones who’ve travelled to the Spirit World. \n\nMax Francis\, violin\nMax Francis is a 12-year old multi-instrumentalist and composer from Victoria\, BC. Max is equally at home in the fiddle and classical worlds. In 2023\, he was featured as a soloist with the Victoria Symphony\, while at the National Music Festival his chamber trio was awarded first place and Max achieved the platinum standard for composition. He is the current US National Fiddle Champion for his age and the youngest person ever to win the BC Fiddle Championship and to be invited to compete at Canadian Grand Masters Fiddle Competition where he has twice finished in the top 10. This is his second time to perform with Spark to Flame. \n\nElana Lin\, violin\nElana Lin is 17 years old in Grade 12 at Mount Douglas Secondary School. She has been playing violin for 10 years with hopes of pursuing music performance for her university education currently studying with Simon MacDonald and Müge Büyükçelen at the Victoria Conservatory of Music. She previously worked with Tatiana Kostour and Catheryn Kennedy. Elana has been a part of the Collegium Young Artists Program for seven years and the Greater Victoria Youth Orchestra for five years. She annually participates in the Greater Victoria Performing Arts Festival where she was further recommended to the Provincials festival for both solo and chamber classes. In 2022 her chamber ensemble was recommended to the Provincials Festival\, Canada West Performing Arts Festival and the Nationals Festival (Federation of Canadian Music Festivals) and was successful in all rounds. These past few years\, Elana has had the opportunity of soloing with the VCM Senior String Orchestra as well as the Victoria Chamber Orchestra as the winner of the 2023 Louis Sherman Concerto Competition. Elana has privileged of attending many summer music programs such as the Victoria Summer Strings Intensive\, Rosamunde Summer Music Academy\, Quartet Fest West\, Domaine Forget de Charlevoix and the Ottawa Summer Music Academy. This year\, she was successful in the Cowichan Consort Concerto Competition and will be performing with the Cowichan Consort Orchestra in March 2024. \n\nAngela Pan\, piano\nAngela Pan\, a ten-year-old piano enthusiast mentored by Ingrid Henderson at the Victoria Conservatory of Music\, has achieved notable success. She earned prestigious awards at the Greater Victoria Performing Arts Festival\, including the Junior Outstanding Musicianship Trophy\, Concerto Trophy\, and 20th/21st Century Award in 2022\, and the Intermediate Concerto Trophy\, French Trophy\, and Baroque Award in 2023. Angela also received the esteemed Platinum Standard of Achievement at the 2023 FCMF National Music Festival\, a recognition given to only 6 out of 31 participants nationwide. As the recipient of the VCM Millicent Lavoy piano scholarship in 2022\, she has showcased her talent on various occasions at the Victoria Conservatory of Music Alix Goolden Performance Hall\, including appearances at the Conservatory Piano Honours Concerts for the past two years. \n\nChloe Williams\, flute\nChloe has been studying flute with Emily Nagelbach for almost six years. She is in her fourth year with the Collegium program and a past member of the Greater Victoria Youth Orchestra. She is a grateful recipient of several awards and scholarships from the Victoria Conservatory of Music\, and the Greater Victoria Performing Arts Festival where she has been recommended a provincial competitor in her category several times. Chloe is honoured by the opportunity to perform in the Spark to Flame Showcase and acknowledges\, with gratitude\, the lək̓ʷəŋən and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples on whose territory she continues her learning at the Conservatory and as a grade 12 student at Oak Bay High School. \n\nFilbert Zhang\, piano\nFilbert Zhang is 14 years old and currently studies with May-Ling Kwok\, and is apart of the Senior Collegium program at the Victoria Conservatory of Music. He’s been playing piano since 5 years of age\, and has regularly participated in performances in the community\, such as at garden tours and the Greater Victoria Performing Arts Festival\, having received a number of awards including the 2023 Senior Piano Concerto Cup. Apart from piano\, Filbert enjoys playing tennis and doing really anything with friends. Filbert is also in his grade 9 year at Mount Douglas Secondary\, and enjoys the obstacle that the Challenge Program offers. URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/spark-to-flame-student-showcase-2024-02-24/ LOCATION:Alix Goolden Performance Hall\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8V 3N4 CATEGORIES:VCM Concerts and Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vcm.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Playing-Piano-generic_1200x675.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240218T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240218T160000 DTSTAMP:20260612T131117 CREATED:20231218T200124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T194216Z UID:10001807-1708266600-1708272000@vcm.bc.ca SUMMARY:The Big IDEA: Allyship & Unconscious Bias DESCRIPTION:To attend this concert\, click the button below and reserve a ticket for entry. Entry for this concert will be at the Victoria Conservatory of Music – 900 Johnson Street. \n \n\nThe Big IDEA: Sharing our music and telling our stories\nA series of three events including performances and conversation in creating a more inclusive and equitable music space. These uplifting and informative\, faculty forward events focus on the principles of Inclusion\, Diversity\, Equity\, and Accessibility (IDEA) through the lens of the vibrant 2SLGBTQIA+ community. These events are offered through support from the City of Victoria. \n \n Sunday\, February 18- Allyship & Unconscious Bias \n Sunday\, May 5- Hope in 2SLGBTQIA+ community \nSunday\, June 23- Celebrate Pride! \n\n Sunday\, February 18- Allyship & Unconscious Bias\nThis concert event will feature Conservatory faculty as well as 2SLGTBQIA+ allies\, performing music celebrating 2SLGBTQIA+ composers\, arrangers\, or performers as well as a chat with two invited guests around the concepts of allyship and unconscious bias. \nMusical Performances\n\nAlexander Richards and Jennifer Mitchell – Painted Brick\, Sam Melnick\nJack Edwards and Jennifer Mitchell – Romance\, William Grant Still\nMarsha Elliott-Edwards\, Melissa Goodchild\, and Jack Edwards – Eclectic Trio\, Catherine McMichael\nWes Carroll and Gabriela Domínguez – Do ya love? Boo Boo Wax\, Michael Franti and Carl Young\nMarsha Elliott-Edwards and Richard Volet – Sonata in e minor TWV 40:10\, George Frederick Telemann\n\nConservatory Chat\n This Conservatory Chat will focus on the topics of allyship and unconscious (or implicit) bias. Bringing their knowledge and expertise on the subjects\, the panel\, including special guests Mark Overton-Paszek and JD Derbyshire\, will discuss allyship and unconscious/implicit bias with a lens on how to normalize or “deshame” these conversations and the work of understanding our biases so we can be true allies to people from marginalized communities. Audience members will come away with ideas as to how they can check their allyship or biases as well as how to bring these important conversations into their workplaces\, homes\, and circles of friendship/communities. \nSpecial Guest- Mark Overton-Paszek – Bio\nMark Overton-Paszek (he/him) is a passionate and committed leader\, and proud member of the queer community. Originally from the unceded lands of the Darug people (known today as Sydney\, Australia)\, Mark is now a citizen of Canada and is immensely grateful to be able to live\, work and play on the lands of the Lekwungen and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples. As a Senior Consultant at Elevate Consulting\, Mark leverages his global experience in strategic\, operational\, and business development roles to support public\, non-profit and private sector organisations across B.C. and Alberta. Mark proudly served Victoria’s 2SLGBTQIA+ community as Director of Partnerships on the board of Victoria Pride Society from 2021 to 2023\, acting as the key liaison with VPS’s partners and sponsors. Mark is also passionate about music having played piano from a young age and performing in a number of choirs and musicals\, to currently learning the cello as an adult. Mark and his husband Tyler can usually be found travelling\, building community across the world\, and immersing themselves in food\, beverage\, arts and culture. \nSpecial Guest- JD Derbyshire – Bio\nJD Derbyshire is a writer\, comedian\, mad\, activist\, performer\, playwright\, theatre maker\, inclusive educator and innovator. In their playwriting\, performance and essays\, they have tackled some deeply personal and complicated subjects like queerness\, gender\, confusion\, institutionalization\, addiction\, disability culture and abuse with humility\, grace and humour. Learn how to navigate tough feelings and use them to your advantage in your work and life. \n\nVenue Accessibility\nThe 900 Johnson Street entrance is at ground-level and wheelchair accessible. There is an elevator located on the first floor: as you enter the building go down the ramp to your right and the elevator is on the left at the bottom. Priority seating can be provided at concerts if you have accessibility issues; please contact the Venues Department . Wheelchair accessible restrooms are located on the main floor\, beside the lobby in the Reception and Registration area. URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/the-big-idea-allyship-unconscious-bias/ LOCATION:Alix Goolden Performance Hall\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8V 3N4 CATEGORIES:VCM Concerts and Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vcm.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Big-Idea_1_1200x675.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240215T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240215T133000 DTSTAMP:20260612T131117 CREATED:20231122T235012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231122T235050Z UID:10001792-1708000200-1708003800@vcm.bc.ca SUMMARY:Postsecondary Thursday Lunch Concert DESCRIPTION:Come join us as the Postsecondary students share their musical works-in progress! \n\nRanging from Bach to Zepplin and beyond\, these free concerts bring together fellow students and the public\, to share in the joy of music. \nPlease note the entrance to Wood Hall is at 900 Johnson Street. Free admission. URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/postsecondary-thursday-lunch-concert-2024-02-15/ LOCATION:Robin & Winifred Wood Hall\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8V 3N4\, Canada CATEGORIES:Faculty and Student Performances GEO:48.427185;-123.358299 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Robin & Winifred Wood Hall 900 Johnson Street Victoria British Columbia V8V 3N4 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=900 Johnson Street:geo:-123.358299,48.427185 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240201T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240201T133000 DTSTAMP:20260612T131117 CREATED:20231122T234640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231122T235121Z UID:10001791-1706790600-1706794200@vcm.bc.ca SUMMARY:Postsecondary Thursday Lunch Concert DESCRIPTION:Come join us as the Postsecondary students share their musical works-in progress! \n\nRanging from Bach to Zepplin and beyond\, these free concerts bring together fellow students and the public\, to share in the joy of music. \nPlease note the entrance to Wood Hall is at 900 Johnson Street. Free admission. URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/postsecondary-thursday-lunch-concert-2024-02-01/ LOCATION:Robin & Winifred Wood Hall\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8V 3N4\, Canada CATEGORIES:Faculty and Student Performances GEO:48.427185;-123.358299 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Robin & Winifred Wood Hall 900 Johnson Street Victoria British Columbia V8V 3N4 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=900 Johnson Street:geo:-123.358299,48.427185 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240131T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240131T210000 DTSTAMP:20260612T131117 CREATED:20231218T190133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T174937Z UID:10001808-1706729400-1706734800@vcm.bc.ca SUMMARY:Winds & Brass Department Faculty Concert Fundraiser DESCRIPTION:Works by Violet Archer\, Catherine McMichael\, Joseph Kreutzer\, and Arthur Maddox. \n\nAdmission is by donation and will raise funds for the Winds & Brass Summer Intensive Program for middle and high school students. \n\nPlease note: Entrance to this event in Alix Goolden Performance Hall is at 900 Johnson Street. \n\nFaculty and guest performers include: \n\nMarsha Elliott-Edwards\, flute\nEmily Nagelbach\, flute\nMelissa Goodchild\, clarinet\nPatricia Kostek\, clarinet\nJack Edwards\, saxophone\nAlexander Richards\, saxophone\nRobert Holliston\, piano\nDouglas Hensley\, guitar\nMary Jill McCulloch\, flute\nShoko Inoue\, piano URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/winds-brass-faculty-concert-fundraiser/ LOCATION:Alix Goolden Performance Hall\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8V 3N4 CATEGORIES:Faculty and Student Performances ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vcm.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Winds-and-Brass-generic_1200x675.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240131T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240131T200000 DTSTAMP:20260612T131117 CREATED:20230928T210931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230929T162551Z UID:10001772-1706727600-1706731200@vcm.bc.ca SUMMARY:Postsecondary Info Night DESCRIPTION:The event is hosted on the following dates: \n\n\nWednesday\, January 24 at 7pm. Victoria\, Room 224 (entrance at 900 Johnson Street). This event is also hosted online via Zoom. \n\nWednesday\, January 31 at 7pm. Langford\, Studio 2 (210-1314 Lakepoint Way\, Langford BC\, in the YMCA building- entrance by the library) \n\n\nThe Victoria Conservatory of Music Postsecondary Department hosts its annual Info Night for students and parents interested in learning more about Postsecondary and Advanced Training Programs including: \n\nAccredited by Camosun College. For nearly 45 years\, the Victoria Conservatory of Music has proudly represented Camosun College as its Music Department. \n\n\nDiploma in Music Performance – 2 years \n\nCertificate in Music Technologies – 12-18 months (online) \n\nCertificate in Music Creativity and Performance Foundations – 8 months \n\n\nAccredited by the BC Private Institute Training Branch of the BC Ministry of Advanced Education \n\n\nCertificate in Advanced Music Studies (AIMS) – 1 year\, part time study in one of four pillars: Performance\, Teaching\, Recording & Production\, and Business. \n\n\n\n \n\nThe Postsecondary Department Info Night offers an opportunity to meet and hear from current performing students and working alumni from both Classical and Contemporary disciplines. The evening also includes an overview of programs from David Visentin (Director of Postsecondary Studies) and Dr. Alexander Richards (Assistant Program Coordinator)\, as well as a review of admission requirements\, application procedures\, and information on dual credit classes through the South Island Partnership (SIP). \n\nQuestions are welcome at any time in the presentation and registration is not required. \n\n\n\nCan’t make it to Info Night?\nCheck out our website to learn more about our programs and why to choose the Victoria Conservatory of Music! \n\nWe’d love to hear from you! \n\nWe’re more than happy to connect with you one-on-one. Call 250-386-5311 or email David Visentin or Dr. Alexander Richards at postsecondary@vcm.bc.ca to arrange a time. URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/info-night-jan-31-2024/ LOCATION:Victoria Conservatory of Music – Westhills\, Langford\, 1314 – Lakepoint Way\, Langford\, British Columbia\, V9B 0S2 CATEGORIES:VCM Concerts and Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vcm.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/PS-Info-Night.jpg GEO:48.445705;-123.533997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Victoria Conservatory of Music – Westhills Langford 1314 – Lakepoint Way Langford British Columbia V9B 0S2;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1314 – Lakepoint Way:geo:-123.533997,48.445705 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240128T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240128T163000 DTSTAMP:20260612T131117 CREATED:20231219T220538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T183550Z UID:10001809-1706452200-1706459400@vcm.bc.ca SUMMARY:The Gettin' Higher Choir "The Spirit of Yes" DESCRIPTION:Entrance for this concert in the Alix Goolden Performance Hall is at 900 Johnson Street \n\n\n\n The Gettin’ Higher Choir presents “The Spirit of Yes” with special guest Barbara McAfee — A fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Victoria Capital Region \n\n The choir will warm your hearts and raise the roof\, with songs from folk and classic rock\, a sea song\, a rousing gospel standard\, and several songs of Barbara’s\, sung together with her. We welcome Barbara back for her second visit\, and we know her solo set will move and inspire you. \n\n Since 1996\, the Gettin’ Higher Choir has been welcoming all voices and affirming singing as everyone’s birthright — and yes\, we would want to hear you sing! Shy voices can rediscover the joy of singing\, and seasoned singers can find new harmonious company. The Gettin’ Higher Choir is co-directed by Cathy Baker and Dick Jackson in Victoria\, BC\, Canada. \n\n We seek to embrace and celebrate humanity’s highest aspirations through music\, welcoming people of all ages and backgrounds. There is no audition\, and no singing experience is required\, just a desire to sing in harmony with others. \n\n The GHC is grateful for the help of the BC Choral Federation.  https://bcchoralfed.com \n\n The balcony is closed for this event. URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/the-gettin-higher-choir-the-spirit-of-yes/ LOCATION:British Columbia CATEGORIES:Independent Concerts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240127T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240127T213000 DTSTAMP:20260612T131117 CREATED:20231129T183209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T184505Z UID:10001800-1706383800-1706391000@vcm.bc.ca SUMMARY:The Village Choir with Special Guest Sam Weber DESCRIPTION:Entrance for this concert in the Alix Goolden Performance Hall is at 900 Johnson Street\n\n\n\n This event is SOLD OUT \n\n Special Guest Sam Weber\nCo-Directed by Claire Butterfield & Oliver Swain\nWith Ashley Wey and Damian Graham \n\n The Village Choir is a 100+ community choir for all people and all voices. Performing a mix of Folk\, Soul\, Rock\, and Pop with some of Victoria’s finest joining them at recitals including Ashley Wey (Piano) and Damian Graham (Percussion). For this concert\, they are thrilled to have special guest Sam Weber leading the choir for a few tunes and performing a set of his own. Weber is a Canadian singer-songwriter\, guitarist\, music producer and recording engineer who launched his solo music career in 2014 with the release of Shadows in the Road. His subsequent studio albums\, Valentina Nevada\, released in 2016\, and Everything Comes True\, released in 2019\, were critically acclaimed and toured internationally. In 2020\, Weber was a featured player on every track from the Bahamas album\, Sad Hunk\, serving as direct support for Bahamas on a 20 date US tour in October 2021. His fourth studio album\, Get Free\, released in 2022\, received praise from NPR\, CBC\, BBC and Fretboard Journal. Weber has collaborated and performed with Madison Cunningham\, Bahamas\, Dawes\, Anna Tivel\, Lucius and The Watkins Family. His forthcoming album\, Clear and Plain\, is set to arrive in the spring of 2024. \n\n The balcony is closed for this event.  \n\n  URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/the-village-choir/ LOCATION:British Columbia CATEGORIES:Independent Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vcm.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/The-Village-Choir_1200x675.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240124T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240124T200000 DTSTAMP:20260612T131117 CREATED:20230928T210412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T232825Z UID:10001771-1706122800-1706126400@vcm.bc.ca SUMMARY:Postsecondary Info Night DESCRIPTION:The event is hosted on the following dates: \n\n\nWednesday\, January 24 at 7pm. Victoria\, Room 224 (entrance at 900 Johnson Street). This event is also hosted online via Zoom. ( Join Zoom Meeting https://vcm-bc-ca.zoom.us/j/82846011526\, Meeting ID: 828 4601 1526) \n\nWednesday\, January 31 at 7pm. Langford\, Studio 2 (210-1314 Lakepoint Way\, Langford BC\, in the YMCA building- entrance by the library) \n\n\nThe Victoria Conservatory of Music Postsecondary Department hosts its annual Info Night for students and parents interested in learning more about Postsecondary and Advanced Training Programs including: \n\nAccredited by Camosun College. For nearly 45 years\, the Victoria Conservatory of Music has proudly represented Camosun College as its Music Department. \n\n\nDiploma in Music Performance – 2 years \n\nCertificate in Music Technologies – 12-18 months (online) \n\nCertificate in Music Creativity and Performance Foundations – 8 months \n\n\nAccredited by the BC Private Institute Training Branch of the BC Ministry of Advanced Education \n\n\nCertificate in Advanced Music Studies (AIMS) – 1 year\, part time study in one of four pillars: Performance\, Teaching\, Recording & Production\, and Business. \n\n\n\n \n\nThe Postsecondary Department Info Night offers an opportunity to meet and hear from current performing students and working alumni from both Classical and Contemporary disciplines. The evening also includes an overview of programs from David Visentin (Director of Postsecondary Studies) and Dr. Alexander Richards (Assistant Program Coordinator)\, as well as a review of admission requirements\, application procedures\, and information on dual credit classes through the South Island Partnership (SIP). \n\nQuestions are welcome at any time in the presentation and registration is not required. \n\n\nCan’t make it to Info Night?\nCheck out our website to learn more about our programs and why to choose the Victoria Conservatory of Music! \n\nWe’d love to hear from you! \n\nWe’re more than happy to connect with you one-on-one. Call 250-386-5311 or email David Visentin or Dr. Alexander Richards at postsecondary@vcm.bc.ca to arrange a time. URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/info-night-jan-24-2024/ LOCATION:Victoria Conservatory of Music\, 900 Johnson St\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8V 3N4\, CA CATEGORIES:VCM Concerts and Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vcm.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/PS-Info-Night.jpg GEO:48.426685;-123.358521 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Victoria Conservatory of Music 900 Johnson St Victoria British Columbia V8V 3N4 CA;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=900 Johnson St:geo:-123.358521,48.426685 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240124T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240124T200000 DTSTAMP:20260612T131117 CREATED:20231121T234643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231122T212902Z UID:10001786-1706117400-1706126400@vcm.bc.ca SUMMARY:The 41st Annual German Lieder Competition DESCRIPTION:The Classical Voice department offers this opportunity for current students of the Victoria Conservatory of Music to perform one or two German Art Songs\, compete\, and receive feedback from renowned and respected adjudicators.The audience can expect to hear some of the most beautiful and beloved songs in the German repertoire as well as some rare gems. \n\nCompetitors will be performing within the spectacular acoustic of Alix Goolden Performance Hall. \n\nThe German Lieder Competition (January 24th\, 2024) is the second production in the Conservatory’s popular Classical Competition Series which includes The Margaret Abbott English Art Song Competition (October 25); The Italian Song Competition (March 6\, 2024); The French Art Song Competition (April); The World Languages Competition (June). \n\nJoin us and bear witness to the sharing of musical souls that embodies the true Spirit of Song! You will be amazed at the beauty\, the courage\, the drama\, and the joy involved in friendly competitive singing! Follow our intrepid competitors and marvel at their transformation as they progress from competition to competition and develop as performing artists. URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/german-lieder-competition-2024-01-24/ LOCATION:Alix Goolden Performance Hall\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8V 3N4 CATEGORIES:Faculty and Student Performances ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vcm.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/German-Leider-2022_event-header.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240121T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240121T130000 DTSTAMP:20260612T131117 CREATED:20240108T175651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T223135Z UID:10001810-1705834800-1705842000@vcm.bc.ca SUMMARY:String Orchestras Open House DESCRIPTION:This event is free but registration is required to participate.\nRegister here. \n\nCome and experience playing in a large string ensemble! On Sunday\, January 21\, come and join Conservatory faculty\, students from the Collegium\, the Victoria Conservatory Chamber Orchestra\, Intermediate Orchestra\, and Introductory Orchestra\, as well as the various Cello Ensembles and the Sinfonia\, to gather to sight read together (repertoire will be provided at the event\, no need to prepare anything in advance). After experiencing the joy of playing in a large ensemble\, check out which ensemble might be right for you\, and register for the Spring term which begins on January 29. This event is open to anyone who plays violin\, viola\, cello\, or bass! \n\n\nNOTE: The entrance to this event in Alix Goolden Performance Hall is at 900 Johnson Street. URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/string-orchestras-open-house/ LOCATION:Alix Goolden Performance Hall\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8V 3N4 CATEGORIES:Masterclasses and Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vcm.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Spark-to-Flame-2023-Camilo_1200x675.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231222T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240101T235900 DTSTAMP:20260612T131117 CREATED:20230606T175703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230616T212345Z UID:10001731-1703203200-1704153540@vcm.bc.ca SUMMARY:Winter Break Building Closure DESCRIPTION:We will be closed for the holidays. See you in the New Year! URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/winter-break-building-closure/ LOCATION:British Columbia CATEGORIES:Building Closure ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vcm.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/placeholder_02_1200x675.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231221T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231221T210000 DTSTAMP:20260612T131117 CREATED:20231005T172736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231017T214748Z UID:10001774-1703187000-1703192400@vcm.bc.ca SUMMARY:Daniel Lapp's Home for Christmas Concert DESCRIPTION:The Victoria Conservatory celebrates 20 years of Daniel Lapp’s Home for Christmas concerts\, presenting this year for the first time on the stage of the Royal Theatre! \n\n\nRenowned fiddler and jazz trumpeter Daniel Lapp leads this special 75-minute toe-tapping and joy-filled holiday tradition. Performing with Daniel are the BC Fiddle Orchestra\, Folkestra! ensemble\, the Joy of Life Choir\, Shiny H’ORNaments\, STRINGS of lights\, and special guest Canadian Folksinger icon Valdy. It’s Christmas time for all\, with many favourite Canadian tunes to sing along with as we join with family and friends for a wonderful holiday season celebration. \n\nSponsored by Peninsula Co-op \n \n\nTickets are available at the McPherson Box Office (not the Victoria Conservatory of Music)\, charge by phone at 250.386.6121 or toll-free at 1.888.717.9121 or online at www.rmts.bc.ca. URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/home-for-christmas-dec-21-2023/ LOCATION:Royal Theatre\, 805 Broughton Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 1E5\, Canada CATEGORIES:VCM Concerts and Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vcm.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Home-for-Christmas-2023_1200x675.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231220T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231220T210000 DTSTAMP:20260612T131117 CREATED:20231005T172434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231017T214638Z UID:10001773-1703100600-1703106000@vcm.bc.ca SUMMARY:Daniel Lapp's Home for Christmas Concert DESCRIPTION:The Victoria Conservatory celebrates 20 years of Daniel Lapp’s Home for Christmas concerts\, presenting this year for the first time on the stage of the Royal Theatre! \n\n\nRenowned fiddler and jazz trumpeter Daniel Lapp leads this special 75-minute toe-tapping and joy-filled holiday tradition. Performing with Daniel are the BC Fiddle Orchestra\, Folkestra! ensemble\, the Joy of Life Choir\, Shiny H’ORNaments\, STRINGS of lights\, and special guest Canadian Folksinger icon Valdy. It’s Christmas time for all\, with many favourite Canadian tunes to sing along with as we join with family and friends for a wonderful holiday season celebration. \n\nSponsored by Peninsula Co-op \n \n\n\nTickets are available at the McPherson Box Office (not the Victoria Conservatory of Music)\, charge by phone at 250.386.6121 or toll-free at 1.888.717.9121 or online at www.rmts.bc.ca. URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/home-for-christmas-dec-20-2023/ LOCATION:Royal Theatre\, 805 Broughton Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 1E5\, Canada CATEGORIES:VCM Concerts and Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vcm.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Home-for-Christmas-2023_1200x675.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231213T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231213T210000 DTSTAMP:20260612T131117 CREATED:20231030T230920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231122T213651Z UID:10001782-1702494000-1702501200@vcm.bc.ca SUMMARY:24th Annual Sing-Along Messiah DESCRIPTION:Entrance for this concert in the Alix Goolden Performance Hall is at 900 Johnson Street \n\n\n\nA perennial holiday classic brought to you by the Civic Orchestra! Audience member voices join together as a Chorus inside the beautiful Alix Goolden Hall for our 24th sing-along rendition of Handel’s most famous oratorio\, led by guest conductor Hilary Sandford. \n\nFeaturing soloists:\n\n Jennifer Turner\, soprano\n Deanna Sills\, mezzo soprano\n Martin Renner Wallace\, tenor\n Louis Dillon\, bass-baritone\n \nYou\, the Audience\, sing along as the Chorus. A wonderfully moving musical experience for singers and non-singers alike! \n\nThe Civic Orchestra of Victoria has some vocal scores to lend to the Chorus during performance (donations greatly appreciated.) If you have your own score\, please bring it with you. \n\nThe Civic Orchestra of Victoria is a vibrant\, community-based\, non-profit symphony orchestra dedicated to providing accessible concerts in Greater Victoria. This year marks the Civic Orchestra’s 40th season and 24th Sing-Along Messiah. \n\nTHE BALCONY IS CLOSED FOR THIS CONCERT. URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/24th-annual-sing-along-messiah/ LOCATION:British Columbia CATEGORIES:Independent Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vcm.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Sing-Along-Messiah_1200x675-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231212T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231212T210000 DTSTAMP:20260612T131117 CREATED:20230914T215928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T193221Z UID:10001765-1702407600-1702414800@vcm.bc.ca SUMMARY:Senior Instrumental And Vocal Collegium Concert DESCRIPTION:Entry for this concert is at The Victoria Conservatory of Music entrance at 900 Johnson Street. Admission by donation. \nFamily\, friends\, and the public are welcome to watch students in the Victoria Conservatory of Music Young Artists Collegium Program perform their end of term works including Chamber music from the Senior Collegium and two vocal works from the Vocal Collegium. \n\n\n\nWhat is the Young Artists Collegium Program?\n\nFounded in 2006\, Collegium is an enriched program for talented young classical musicians – singers\, pianists and other instrumentalists – brought together with outstanding teachers to create a lively\, collaborative educational experience devoted to the pursuit of musical excellence. \nLearn more about Collegium. URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/senior-collegium-chamber-concert-2023-12-12/ LOCATION:Robin & Winifred Wood Hall\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8V 3N4\, Canada CATEGORIES:Faculty and Student Performances ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vcm.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Collegium-2021-22.jpg GEO:48.427185;-123.358299 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Robin & Winifred Wood Hall 900 Johnson Street Victoria British Columbia V8V 3N4 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=900 Johnson Street:geo:-123.358299,48.427185 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231209T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231209T230000 DTSTAMP:20260612T131117 CREATED:20231016T231318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231122T213626Z UID:10001777-1702152000-1702162800@vcm.bc.ca SUMMARY:Harry Manx and Mark Ferris DESCRIPTION:Entrance for this show is on 900 Johnson Street \n\n \n\nWorld/Blues artist Harry Manx meets Vancouver Opera Concertmaster/violinist Mark Ferris to play songs from their new recording ‘All Echoes of the One’. Harry is a multi award winning Blues musician\, well known for mixing the Blues with Indian classical ragas. Mark is a giant in the world of classical music\, having spent decades playing in Symphonies. Together they explore a hybrid style of original songs that are easy to listen to and hard to forget. \n\nTHE BALCONY IS CLOSED FOR THIS CONCERT  URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/harry-manx-and-mark-ferris/ LOCATION:British Columbia CATEGORIES:Independent Concerts END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR